Christmas Day is just around the corner now, and some people may be wondering what the forecast will be for it in the North East.

With parts of the UK experiencing snow in the last week, the question might arise of if that might create a chance of a 'White Christmas' in the area.

Whether you are dreaming or dreading snowflakes on the big day, here is what the BBC and the Met Office are currently forecasting.

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Met Office North East Christmas Day forecast

On Christmas Day you can expect a lightly cloudy sky with some chance of sun throughout the day and mixed temperatures averaging at 2C. 

There will also be some slight wind, with speeds of up to 13mph coming in from the North West direction. 

But there is a little sign of rain, with just a 10% chance of precipitation in the region. 

If you want to catch the sunrise, you should be able to see it at 8.28am or for the sunset, at 15.45pm. 

Speaking of the weather, a Met Office spokesperson said: "Confidence is unusually low for the Christmas weekend; a north/south divide with cold air, wintry showers and increased risk of more significant snow in the north, and milder conditions with rain and showers in the south, is likely, but where the boundary will be is very uncertain."

Check the Met Office forecast now.